by J. A. Jance
Part of J.P. Beaumont, book 25
First published 2022
J.P. Beaumont thought he had left the worst memories behind. Twenty years ago, as a Seattle homicide detective, he watched his partner Sue Danielson die at the hands of her violent ex-husband. That night, Beaumont saved Sue's two sons by telling them to run before their father could kill them too. Now Jared Danielson stands at Beaumont's door with desperate news. His younger brother Chris has vanished without a trace. Beaumont cannot refuse the request. The case leads him from Seattle to the frozen wilderness of Alaska, where winter makes every step dangerous. Someone has buried family secrets deep in the snow and ice. A killer waits in the cold, ready to murder again rather than let the truth surface. Beaumont must navigate both the treacherous landscape and a web of lies to find Chris before it's too late. The past refuses to stay buried, and this time Beaumont faces an enemy with absolutely nothing left to lose.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Seattle, Alaska
Period: 20 years ago
355 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow
Content warnings: violence